Scenic Blast draws gate #2 for July Cup...Hot fav at 7/4

Scenic Blast is into 7/4 favoritism for Friday's big sprint showdown in the July Cup 1200m at Newmarket in England. The WA superstar has drawn gate #2 but there is said to be no advantage or disadvantage on the 'July course'. Latest betting has Paco Boy second fav at around 9/2. Takeover Target is at 11/1 on Betfair and 10/1 with most UK bookies.Danny Nikolic's had enough of Sydney racing...He's back riding trackwork in Melbourne following a short stint in Mauritius. He says: 'I gave Sydney a lo

Scenic Blast is into 7/4 favoritism for Friday's big sprint showdown in the July Cup 1200m at Newmarket in England. The WA superstar has drawn gate #2 but there is said to be no advantage or disadvantage on the 'July course'. Latest betting has Paco Boy second fav at around 9/2. Takeover Target is at 11/1 on Betfair and 10/1 with most UK bookies.

Danny Nikolic's had enough of Sydney racing...He's back riding trackwork in Melbourne following a short stint in Mauritius. He says: 'I gave Sydney a lot of thought but you have to be aligned to Gai Waterhouse or Peter Snowden...In Melbourne there's more scope to ride for the leading stables and that is what I'll be trying to do.'